BATH INSTITUTE FOR COMPLEX SYSTEMS
"Multi-scale problems: modelling, analysis and applications"
University of Bath, 12th - 14th September 2005
The campus
Maps of the campus and Bath can be downloaded here.
How to get here
Directions on how to get here by air, bus, car, coach, rail and sea and relevant links can be found below
By Air
Bristol International Airport is the nearest to Bath and is appoximately 21
miles away. An express
coach service connects the airport to Bristol Temple Meads Rail station and
Marlborough Street bus station, from where frequent trains and buses operate to
Bath. See these
notes if travelling from London Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
By Bus
Buses 18,
410
and 418,
branded "the bright orange" and operated
by First Somerset & Avon, depart from Railway
Street behind the Bus Station (which is opposite Bath Spa Railway Station)
approximately every 10 minutes during term and less
frequently at other
times. Buses 20A/20C
circular routes connect the university via Weston, Twerton, Whiteway, Combe Down
and Widcombe Hill. Check First's
guide for ticket options or phone 0845 6064446 for more information. [Comments,
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Please contact Traveline SouthWest on 0870 608 2608 for all public transport information in the region. For UK national public transport information, check pti.org.uk
By Car 
The University campus is situated on Claverton Down, to the east of Bath. The A4
and A36 roads run through the city; the M4 motorway is approximately 10 miles
distant.
If approaching from the M4, leave the motorway at junction 18 and follow the A46 south 8 miles to the Bath exit from the new dual carriageway.
Turning right here brings you on to the A4 westbound to Bath. After 1.5 miles turn left at the traffic lights (signposted "City Centre A36"); after 700 yards turn left at the traffic lights towards Warminster. In approximately 300 yards turn right into North Road (signposted "Claverton Down"). The Quarry Road entrance to the campus is on the left towards the top of the hill (approximately 1 mile); the Norwood Avenue entrance is half a mile further on in Claverton Down Road.
If approaching from the city centre, the A4 or the A36 eastbound follow signs to "Warminster", "Claverton Down", "American Museum" and "Park & Ride (University)".
If approaching from the A36 (northbound) follow signs to " Claverton Down". [Map]
By Coach
National
Express services operate from London Victoria and other destinations to Bath
Bus Station. Tel: 08705 80 80 80
Coach services to Bristol
Bakers'
Dolphin London Flyer
Megabus from several
destinations including London
Bristol
to Bath travel by bus or rail
By Rail
Bath Spa mainline station is on the London Paddington to Bristol line. Very
frequent services run to London, a journey of approximately 90 minutes. Bristol,
with connections to the Midlands, the North and the South West is usually a 15
minute journey. For further information, please consult the National
Rail timetable or contact rail operators First
GreatWestern, Arriva
Trains Wales, Wessex
Trains, SouthWest
Trains(pdf), Virgin
Trains. For latest information covering the entire network, contact National
Rail enquiry line on 08457 48 49 50. For integrated Rail / Bus ticket options,
check PlusBus.info
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By Sea
Poole is the nearest ferry port to Bath. Information on ferry operators and
services is available here.
By Taxi
Taxis are usually available from outside the Railway station or from 'Orange
Grove', which is next to the Abbey. From the station ask to go via 'Widcombe
Hill' otherwise you are likely to be taken through town which may be more
expensive. More information on Taxi fares is available from Bath
& Northeast Somerset Council or contact the Licensing
Team on 01225 477689, minicom 01225 477647 (monday-friday 0900-1630).
